"Yu, you really have underestimated me. How could I possibly retreat over something like this? Even if this torment drives us to such a state, I would never leave."
His smile grew increasingly grotesque, likely because he knew deep down that the matter at hand was beyond redemption. At this point, he wasn't afraid of what kind of answer might come anymore.
Ji Yu was not surprised at his twisted behavior—she had seen it enough before. He had always been like this; if he changed now, he wouldn't be him anymore.
"Jiang Huai, do whatever you want, but don't disrupt my life. I also don't want you harming the people around me. Even if you don't give me the antidote, I'd rather not see that kind of outcome."
There was obvious subtext in her words as she spoke.
The people around her had endured too many hardships like this, so for now, it was crucial to maintain a stable status quo.
